Flyers recall Leighton; Devils to make decision on practice squad

Former Albany River Rats goaltender Mike Leighton cleared re-entry waivers today after being recalled from Adirondack by the Philadelphia Flyers, TSN’s Bob McKenzie reports. He will join the Flyers as their third-string goalie for the team’s playoff run after appearing in 56 games for the Phantoms this season.

Some of you had asked about any players will be called up from Albany now that their AHL season is over. Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said some players from the Albany team will be kept around in case they are needed by the NHL club, but the team is still in the process of conducting end of season interviews. Lamoriello said the decision on which players will stay will be made in the next couple of days and then they will likely remain in Albany and skate there—at least initially.